4
2. Religious/Missionary Interests American Missionaries in China, 1905 Reverend Josiah Strong became a foundational figure in the Social Gospel Movement, that fused the ideas of Social Darwinism and American Protestantism. His book, Our Country: Its Possible Future and Present Crisis 1885, sparked Amer. imperialism abroad.

14
Hawaii: "Crossroads of the Pacific" Hawaii: "Crossroads of the Pacific"

15
U. S. Missionaries in Hawaii Imiola Church – first built in the late 1820s “commerce follows the missionary” Jos. Strong Imiola Church – first built in the late 1820s “commerce follows the missionary” Jos. Strong

19
To The Victor Belongs the Spoils Hawaiian Annexation Ceremony, 1898 Not until McKinley was Pres.

20
Venezuela

21
British Imperialism in Caribbean Gold is found on border of Venezuela & British Guiana in 1890s President Cleveland saw solution to bimetal crisis Gold is found on border of Venezuela & British Guiana in 1890s President Cleveland saw solution to bimetal crisis Congress pushed for a firm response to Britain.

27
Cuban Revolutionary Jose Marti Exiled Cuban journalist who worked tirelessly to bring freedom and democracy to Cuba Known as the “Apostle of Cuban Independence” Marti rallied the support of Cuban émigré community in America to pressure the government to come to the aid of the Cubans. Exiled Cuban journalist who worked tirelessly to bring freedom and democracy to Cuba Known as the “Apostle of Cuban Independence” Marti rallied the support of Cuban émigré community in America to pressure the government to come to the aid of the Cubans.

29
Theodore Roosevelt Assistant Secretary of the Navy in the McKinley administration. Imperialist and American nationalist. Criticized President McKinley as having the backbone of a chocolate éclair! Resigns his position to fight in Cuba. (not before sending Adm. Dewey from Hong Kong to Manilla Bay on Feb. 25 th )

30
The “Rough Riders”

31
De Lôme Letter Dupuy de Lôme, Spanish Ambassador to the U.S. Criticized President McKinley as weak and a bidder for the admiration of the crowd, besides being a would-be politician who tries to leave a door open behind himself while keeping on good terms with the jingoes of his party.

32
Remember the Maine and to Hell with Spain! Funeral for Maine victims in Havana

33
The Spanish-American War (1898): “That Splendid Little War” How prepared was the US for war?